George L Parker Trust
George L Parker Trust is a private foundation, based in Clayton, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $142K. Net investment income was $78K.
George L Parker Trust at a glance
In short: George L Parker Trust gave $142K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $141,512
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,756
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,756
- Total assets
- $2,369,919
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who George L Parker Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Illinois Wesleyan University ($71K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($70,756), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George L Parker Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2024) to $166K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $70,756 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | Scholarships | $70,756 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,369,919 | $104,946 | $178,100 | $141,512 | 2 | $148,166 | $77,570 | $157,028 |
| 2023 | $2,442,682 | $134,236 | $184,048 | $151,354 | 2 | $157,485 | $105,135 | $147,643 |
| 2022 | $2,491,610 | $41,771 | $201,848 | $165,636 | 2 | $171,148 | $38,125 | $156,867 |
| 2021 | $2,652,062 | $376,249 | $178,761 | $146,796 | 2 | $152,655 | $352,032 | $171,494 |
| 2020 | $2,452,532 | $170,979 | $171,286 | $144,046 | 2 | — | $149,071 | $152,113 |
| 2019 | $2,453,822 | $111,803 | $174,697 | $142,502 | 2 | — | $90,116 | $149,268 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George L Parker Trust reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George L Parker Trust is led by Commerce Trust, Trustee & Tax Preparation on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Commerce Trust
Trustee & Tax Preparation
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$28K (2023) → $31K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Commerce Trust Company (2019–2022) — Trustee & Tax Preparation
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Commerce Trust (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George L Parker Trust
How much does George L Parker Trust give each year?
George L Parker Trust gave $142K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 2 grants.
How large is George L Parker Trust?
George L Parker Trust reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does George L Parker Trust operate?
George L Parker Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is George L Parker Trust's EIN?
George L Parker Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6024498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work George L Parker Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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